Lot 71
DAVID LLOYD BLACKWOOD, O.S.A., R.C.A.
Lot 71 Details
DAVID LLOYD BLACKWOOD, O.S.A., R.C.A.
THE BURNING OF THE S.S. DIANA (TRIPTYCH), 1968
colour etching and aquatint
signed, titled, editioned Artist's Proof and dated in pencil to margin. Aside from the edition of 10.
sight overall 22.25 ins x 67.25 ins; 56.5 cms x 170.8 cms
Estimate $5,000-$7,000
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Provenance:
Private Collection, Toronto, ON
Note:
On March 16, 1922, the S.S. Diana, a sealing ship based in St. John’s, became stuck in ice about 100 miles southeast of Cape Bonavista. Having lost her tailshaft, many of the men threatened mutiny. They demanded that the seal pelts onboard be unloaded and a distress call sent to passing vessels that would help carry both men and cargo back to port. The ship’s officers refused. By March 24, a rebellious group of about 40 men had taken charge, burning and sinking the Diana along with the pelts still on board. Blackwood depicts the crew standing on the ice quarrelling amongst themselves while Diana burns, having just realized that in their spite, they have forfeited a year’s wages. The crew was rescued on March 27.
One of the etchings from this edition is held in the Royal Collection, a gift to Her Majesty Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, by the people of Newfoundland.
CONDITION DETAILS
Good/Very good condition.
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